Two television exit polls, released after voting ended, forecast the prime minister would win 59.3% and 58.3% of the votes, easily enough to make a runoff against the second-placed candidate unnecessary

Russia's political future may not be decided in Sunday's presidential election but rather in the days immediately after, as a new emerging middle class asserts itself and demands an end to Vladimir Putin's "imitation democracy."

Full Comment’s Araminta Wordsworth brings you a daily round-up of quality punditry from across the globe. Today: Democracy could be just over the horizon for Russia. Of course, Vladimir Putin’s re-election as president isn’t in doubt — the first round of voting is Sunday — but it seems increasingly unlikely he will last out the […]

Outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suffered a rude jolt Wednesday when a student asked him if he was ready to stand trial for decisions taken during his rule and even face execution like ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein

Tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting protesters called Saturday for a disputed parliamentary election to be rerun and an end to Vladimir Putin's rule, increasing pressure on the Russian leader as he tries to win back the presidency.

In his last state of the nation address to parliament as president, Dmitry Medvedev outlined plans that would ease the Kremlin’s tight grip on power, including restoring the election of regional governors

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level of the year in the first opinion poll published since his ruling party suffered an election setback and he faced the biggest protests of his 12-year rule